Description

5β-Pregn-11-Ene-3,20-Dione is a high-purity steroid intermediate of significant importance in pharmaceutical synthesis. This compound serves as a critical building block for the development of various steroidal drugs and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). It is primarily required by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors for advanced chemical synthesis and process development.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the multi-step synthesis of complex steroidal hormones and therapeutic agents.
• Research & Development: Used in academic and industrial laboratories for the discovery and development of new drug candidates targeting hormonal pathways.
• Process Chemistry: Employed in scaling up synthetic routes for the commercial production of steroid-based pharmaceuticals.
• Reference Standard: Serves as a high-purity analytical standard for quality control and method validation in pharmaceutical analysis.
• Biochemical Research: Utilized in studies investigating steroidogenesis, enzyme inhibition, and receptor binding activities.

Basic Information

Product Name	5β-Pregn-11-Ene-3,20-Dione
CAS No.	1096-39-5
Molecular Formula	C21H30O2
Molecular Weight	314.46 g/mol
Synonyms	11-Dehydrocorticosterone; 5β-Pregn-11-ene-3,20-dione; 11-Dehydrocorticosterone (5β); 5β,11-Dehydrocorticosterone; 11-Oxocorticosterone; 5β-Pregna-11-ene-3,20-dione; NSC 25247; 20-Oxo-5β-pregn-11-en-3-one
EINECS	214-147-5

Quality Control

Our 5β-Pregn-11-Ene-3,20-Dione is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to relevant industry standards for pharmaceutical intermediates, and our quality protocols are designed to support our clients' regulatory requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep the container tightly sealed when not in use to protect from moisture and contamination.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Single impurity ≤ 0.5%; Total impurities ≤ 1.0%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.